Canada is a country north of the United States. The population of Canada is around 33,394,000. Their major export is petroleum, and their major import is sugar. The two major languages spoken in Canada are English and French. Hockey is played throughout Canada; it is the biggest sport there. As far as education goes, young students must stay in school until at least the age 16. The exception is Ontario and New Brunswick, where the drop out age is 18. Canada’s schools normally have a school year of 190 days, starting in September and ending in June. There is a lot of snow in Canada so temperatures are normally cold. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 60-70 degrees on average. A few of the holidays they have in Canada are Canada Day, Victoria Day, Boxing Day, Family Day, Civic Holiday, and Remembrance Day.
As the above picture of the Canadian Flag shows the overall color is red and white. The colors on the Canadian flag stands for the following: White - peace and honesty
Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & courage The Maple Leaf symbol has no specific meaning. The French name is l'Unifolié meaning the "the one-leaved."
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Canada is a country north of the United States. The population of Canada is around 33,394,000. Their major export is petroleum, and their major import is sugar. The two major languages spoken in Canada are English and French. Hockey is played throughout Canada; it is the biggest sport there. As far as education goes, young students must stay in school until at least the age 16. The exception is Ontario and New Brunswick, where the drop out age is 18. Canada’s schools normally have a school year of 190 days, starting in September and ending in June. There is a lot of snow in Canada so temperatures are normally cold. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 60-70 degrees on average. A few of the holidays they have in Canada are Canada Day, Victoria Day, Boxing Day, Family Day, Civic Holiday, and Remembrance Day.Games:Scavanger Hunt
Canada Province Quiz
Flag:
As the above picture of the Canadian Flag shows the overall color is red and white.
The colors on the Canadian flag stands for the following:
White - peace and honesty
Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & courage
The Maple Leaf symbol has no specific meaning.
The French name is l'Unifolié meaning the "the one-leaved."
Interesting Facts:
http://emgoglobal.wikispaces.com/Canada+Facts
Resources:
Population
http://www.scalloway.org.uk/popu2.htm
Business Customs
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/dbc/Business-Travel-Canada-Business-Customs-en.aspx
Food
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Algeria-to-France/Canada-Abohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Canadariginals.html
Politics
http://www43.statcan.ca/04/04a/04a_001_e.htm
Family Structures
http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/peopleandsociety/family/family1996/familieswithchildrenathome/famkid1.jpg/image_view
Flag Facts
http://www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk/canadian-flag.htm